December 2018 news
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Scholars Suffer Boxing Day Defeat
Loughborough University slipped to a 3-2 defeat at local rivals Quorn AFC despite a late comeback.
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Ugandan Mary Cholhok signs for Loughborough Lightning Netball
Loughborough Lightning Netball are delighted to unveil the signing of Ugandan goal shooter Mary Cholhok, who becomes the second Ugandan international to tread the floors of Loughborough University, after the recent departure of Peace Proscovia at the Superleague franchise.
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Lightning lose out to Bristol Bears
It was not the result that Lightning would have wanted to end 2018, as they lost to Bristol Bears 14-18.
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Worcester City Match Postponed
Worcester City Match Postponed
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Lightning gear up for final clash of the year against Bristol Bears.
Lightning will head south west to Shaftesbury Park to face Bristol Bears in their final game of 2018 this Saturday.
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Emily Scarratt signs on the dotted line for Lightning Rugby
Loughborough Lightning Rugby are excited to announce that England’s all-time leading point-scorer Emily Scarratt will be joining the squad.
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Tarnowski named in 2019 Loughborough Lightning Netball side
Loughborough Lightning Netball are excited to reveal Caroline Tarnowski as their fourteenth player ahead of the impending 2019 Vitality Netball Superleague season.
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Loughborough Students and Alum star in Great Stirling International Cross-Country Line up
Two former and three current Loughborough University students have been selected to represent Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the Great Stirling International Cross-Country event on 12th January.
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Olympic hockey gold medallists celebrated at winter graduation
Loughborough University celebrated the achievements of hundreds of students at its winter graduation ceremonies yesterday and awarded honorary degrees to four Olympic hockey gold medallists that have done wonders for the sport.
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Loughborough netball stars cap off 2018 with Sports Personality success
Three Loughborough alumnae were part of the England Netball Team which took two awards at Sunday’s BBC Sports Personality of the Year (SPOTY).
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Lightning return to winning ways
Lightning faced rivals Gloucester-Hartpury in round twelve of the Tyrells Premier 15s. Lightning were desperate to return to winning ways having suffered a difficult defeat on the road to Harlequins last weekend.
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Lightning name squad for Gloucester-Hartpury Women clash
Lightning will look to put last week’s defeat to Harlequins behind them, as they gear up to take on Gloucester-Hartpury Women, in what promises to be an exciting match this Saturday.
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Loughborough tennis star Ella Taylor takes British Tour Masters title
Loughborough University-based tennis star Ella Taylor took the British Tour Masters title at the weekend.
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Scholars Match Abandoned with Waterlogged Pitch
Loughborough University Vs Coventry United was abandoned 49 minutes into the game on Saturday due to a waterlogged pitch.
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Lightning gear up for Harlequins test
After returning to winning ways last week Loughborough Lightning Rugby will look to continue where they left off last weekend as they head south to face Harlequins Ladies. The game, which forms part of a double header with Lightning 2’s, who also take on Harlequins 2’s in the Development League, will be held on Saturday 8 December, kicking off at 12pm at Surrey Sports Park.
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Last Seals Win for the Scholars at Long Eaton
Loughborough University made it back to back away wins in the MFL with a gritty performance at Long Eaton United.
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Loughborough cyclists in record breaking form at BUCS Track Championships
This weekend saw yet another top class performance by Loughborough Cycling who led the way at the annual BUCS Track Championships, smashing two championships records en route to a five medal haul.
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Lightning return to winning ways against Wasps
Lightning return to winning ways, putting in a dominant performance at home against 4th place Wasps. The final score came to 28-10, and the result reflected the clinical nature of the home side.